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The Museum of Contemporary Art is Australia’s only museum dedicated to exhibiting, interpreting and collecting contemporary art from across Australia and around the world. With a continually changing program of exhibitions there’s always something new, exciting and inspiring to see at the MCA .

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Address
140 George Street, The Rocks, Sydney Harbour foreshore at West Circular Quay
Sydney Precinct
New South Wales
Australia
Postal Address
PO Box R1286 Sydney NSW 1223 Australia
Australia
Opening Hours
10AM - 5PM Daily (closed Christmas Day)
Price
Admission is FREE, however the MCA may ticket occasional special exhibitions. Free guided tours of exhibitions are conducted daily by MCA Volunteer Guides.
Wheelchair Access
Yes
Email
mail@mca.com.au
Phone
131 500

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PRIMAVERA 2008
EXHIBITION BY YOUNG AUSTRALIAN ARTISTS
Sculpture made from random angled coloured planes
An annual highlight in the MCA program, Primavera showcases the work of young Australian artists aged thirty-five years and under. PRIMAVERA 2008 ARTISTS : Marcus Canning – Danielle Freakley – Tarryn Gill & Pilar Mata Dupont – Ariel Hassan – Mark Hilton – Paul Knight – Moya McKenna – Ms & Mr – Gem…
November 2008
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Video Logic
Australian Video Art
woman writes word backwards in sand with red background
Video Logic features new and recent work by six artists who have been involved with video and screen-based artwork for a decade or more. The exhibition celebrates the dynamism and depth of Australian video art, a medium that has reached prominence in recent years. Curated by Russell Storer, featu…
November 2008
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HEADS UP
A C3WEST PROJECT BY CRAIG WALSH
Close up photographic portrait of man with cut on face
Australian artist Craig Walsh presents new work following a residency with renowned NRL club Penrith Panthers in Western Sydney.
October 2008
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THE 2008 BIENNALE OF SYDNEY
REVOLUTIONS - FORMS THAT TURN
Woman flies through air in backflip surrounded by stuff
Established in 1973, the Biennale of Sydney is Australia’s largest and most exciting contemporary visual arts festival. Billed as a celebration of the defiant spirit, the 2008 Biennale brings together some of the world’s most respected artists, under the direction of international curator, Car…
September 2008
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SHARMILA SAMANT
GILT 2008 AUCTION
Hardmade snakes atop poles
Biennale artist Sharmila Samant’s snake sculptures will be auctioned, with proceeds returning to communities afflicted by farmer suicides as a result of India’s environmental and economic hardship. A $100 reserve applies per snake (a minimum of 4 snakes must be purchased)
September 2008
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They Are Meditating
Bark Paintings from the MCA's Arnott's Collection
Aboriginal bark painting. giant kangaroo hunted by tiny man
In June 1993 Arnott’s Biscuits Limited donated a rare and significant collection of bark paintings to the Museum of Contemporary Art. The collection comprises 271 barks dating from the late 1960s through to the early 1980s, by artists from Australia’s north.
August 2008
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Southern Exposure
Works from the Collection of the San Diego MCA
The MCA San Diego and MCA Sydney have collaborated to present two unique exhibitions showcasing the collections of these leading contemporary art institutions.
June 2008
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Fiona Hall
Force Field
This exhibition presents an in-depth survey of the work of Australian artist Fiona Hall from the 1970s to the present, produced collaboratively between the MCA and City Gallery Wellington.
June 2008
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CALLUM INNES
FROM MEMORY
Oil On Canvas
This major exhibition brings together a selection of significant paintings by acclaimed Scottish artist Callum Innes and represents a rare opportunity to trace the artist’s development over the last fifteen years.
March 2008
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Tim Hawkinson
Mapping The Marvellous
(detail)
For his Australian premiere, the MCA in association with Sydney Festival presents Los Angeles-based Tim Hawkinson, whose ingenious constructions of everyday objects have brought him widespread recognition as one of the most original artists working today.
March 2008
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New Acquisitions 2008
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Holiday houses in full sun with emus in yard
New Acquisitions 2008 presents works by contemporary Australian artists purchased by the MCA over the past 12 months. A highly anticipated event in the MCA calendar, the annual exhibition reveals the artists recently selected by MCA curators to become part of the Museum’s permanent collection.
March 2008
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SHAHZIA SIKANDER
Drawings from Pakistan
From the series Flip Flop 2004
This summer, discover the eloquent and intricately beautiful paintings and watercolours of Shahzia Sikander.
February 2008
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M.C.A. said 4 months ago

WALKING TOUR
SATURDAY 6 SEPTEMBER 2008
2.30 – 3.30PM
Join Aboriginal guide Margret Campbell for a leisurely walk around West Circular Quay and The Rocks to celebrate History Week.
$10/$8 MCA Members & Concessions
Bookings & more info

M.C.A. said 4 months ago

2008 BELLA DINNER
TUESDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 2008 , 6.30PM
The Bella Dinner is the MCA ’s annual fundraising event for the Bella Program. The MCA has the pleasure in announcing Ms Therese Rein as our special guest; MC is Ms Virginia Trioli (ABC Sunday Arts) and our guest chef is the celebrated Ms Kylie Kwong.
For further information please visit http://www.mcabelladinner.com

M.C.A. said 3 months ago

SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOP
TUESDAY 30 SEPTEMBER &
WEDNESDAY 1 OCTOBER ,
10.30AM – 3.00PM

8 – 12 year olds, 2 day workshop
Be a prop-maker, director or star! Join Primavera 2008 artist duo Soda_Jerk to
re-make ideas and images into a video artwork.
$110/$90 Members (includes cost of DVD )
Bookings essential: education@mca.com.au or 02 9245 2484